TB Wood's MS-97 Sprocket

Description:

The TB Wood's MS-97 Variable Sheave is used in industrial variable speed belt drive systems to provide adjustable speed control by changing the effective pitch diameter of the sheave. Commonly installed in conveyors, pumps, fans, blowers, mixers, machine tools, and other industrial equipment requiring mechanical speed adjustment. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this variable sheave for equipment replacement, drive system upgrades, preventive maintenance, and new variable speed drive installations.

Applications:

The TB Wood's MS-97 Variable Sheave is commonly used in industrial automation environments including conveyor systems, HVAC equipment, material handling machinery, pump and fan drives, textile equipment, woodworking machinery, and manufacturing production lines where adjustable output speed, efficient power transmission, and reliable mechanical speed control are essential. Its variable-pitch design enables accurate speed adjustment without changing motor speed, making it suitable for applications requiring flexible operating speeds.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: TB Wood's (Regal Rexnord)
• Model / Part Number: MS-97
• Product Type: Variable Sheave
• Sheave Series: MS Motion Control Variable Sheave
• Sheave Type: Variable Pitch Adjustable Sheave
• Recommended Motor Power: 5–10 HP @ 1750 RPM; 3–5 HP @ 1160 RPM
• Belt Type: 2926V Variable Speed Belt
• Minimum Pitch Diameter: 3.25 in.
• Maximum Pitch Diameter: 9.75 in.
• Outside Diameter: 10.00 in.
• Maximum Bore Capacity: 1-3/8 in.
• Construction: Cast Iron Variable Pitch Sheave
• Mounting: Finished Bore Shaft Mount
• Lubrication: Grease Lubricated Moving Components
• Weight: Approximately 28 lb
• Features: Adjustable speed ratio, precision-machined faces, maintenance-friendly design, field-adjustable pitch diameter
• Application Environment: Industrial variable speed power transmission systems

Common Replacements:

• TB Wood's MS-97
• Browning VP97
• Dodge VPS97